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The Washington Post announced widespread layoffs on Wednesday, affecting multiple parts of the newsroom, the latest round off job losses at the nearly 150-year-old newspaper. The paper’s staff was instructed to “stay home today” and told during a morning virtual meeting about “significant actions,” including shutting down almost the entire Sports section, closing the Books section, canceling its flagship Post Reports political podcast, slashing international reporting, “restructuring” the Metro desk and “significantly [reducing] the number of editors. According to the Columbia Journalism Review, Caroline O’Donovan, a reporter covering Amazon, was laid off . Editor-in-chief Matt Murray said the layoffs are part of a “broad strategic reset.” Roughly 33% of the paper’s staff is being cut, according to reports. One employee told The Guardian that the newsroom had been on edge for weeks before Wednesday’s mornings announcement. “It’s an absolute bloodbath,” the employee said. “The ...

By ROD McGUIRK MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A 13-year-old boy is credited with saving the lives of his mother and two younger siblings with an hourslong swim after the family was swept out to sea off the Australian coast. Related Articles Women returning to Gaza say Israeli troops bound and interrogated them after Rafah crossing Russia bombards Ukraine with drones and missiles a day before planned peace talks Charity founded by Sarah Ferguson shuts down after release of Epstein emails with former duchess US shoots Iranian drone as Iran’s president seeks ‘fair and equitable negotiations’ An internal document shows the Vietnamese military preparing for a possible American war Austin Appelbee swam 2.5 miles to shore to raise the alarm after he got into difficulties on Friday with his mother Joanne Appelbee, 47, brother Beau, 12, and sister Grace, 8, police said. Austin said he initially set off for help on an inflatable kayak that was taking water. He abandoned the kayak then ...

A dog broke free from its owner in a lower Manahttan subway station Monday morning, jumped onto the tracks and died when it made contact with the electrified third rail, police said. The dog, a chow chow named Meatball, died in front of horrified morning commuters waching helplessly from the uptown platform at the Bowling Green station about 9:40 a.m., cops said. The dog somehow got loose from its owner before making its fateful leap onto the tracks. from New York Daily News https://ift.tt/mRq8uld via IFTTT

By BEATRICE DUPUY, Associated Press The 68th Grammys  red carpet is in full swing with Gen Z stars like Lola Young and PinkPantheress delivering fresh takes on red carpet fashion. The British rising stars who are shaking up the music industry with their individual sounds both opted for vastly different Vivienne Westwood looks Sunday. Best new artist nominee Young, who is back after taking a brief hiatus last year, sported an army green sweatsuit printed with children’s toys on the carpet. PinkPantheress opted for a signature corseted off-the-shoulder gown draped with the Union Jack symbol. The Grammys  are a night of rule-breaking looks and memorable fashion statements where artists shed the traditional playbook of red carpet dressing and take style risks. For  music’s biggest night  Sunday, celebrities will playfully toe the line  between costume and contemporary whether it’s with sexy, dramatic or eccentric ensembles. Stars respectfully toned down their at...

Liam Conejo Ramos, the 5-year-old boy detained in Minnesota along with his dad — and then sent to Texas — arrived back in Minnesota on Sunday  after a judge ordered their release. Democratic Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro, one of the officials who had pressed for the father and his young son’s release, picked them up Saturday night from the detention center in Dilley, Texas, and flew back with them Sunday morning , spokesperson Katherine Schneider told The Associated Press. “ Liam is now home ,” Castro posted on social media Sunday. “With his hat and his backpack.” The car was still running when Liam and his dad, Adrian Conejo Arias, were snatched Jan. 20 as they arrived home from the little boy’s preschool. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement officers reportedly told the child to knock on his door to draw out anyone inside, “ essentially using a 5-year-old as bait ,” Columbia Heights Public Schools Superintendent Zena Stenvik told reporters at the time. Liam Conejo Ramos, 5, is d...

LeBron James often expresses his affinity for Madison Square Garden, an arena he famously dubbed his “favorite playground.” It’s a sentiment James has repeatedly backed up with epic performances there over the past 23 years. “If I could have 82 regular-season games in the Garden, I would,” James said in 2015 , “because it’s the Mecca of basketball.” Entering Sunday night’s meeting with the Knicks in Midtown, James had averaged 28.2 points, 6.9 rebounds and 7.4 assists per game over 33 career appearances at MSG. James’ teams were 24-9 in those games. With uncertainty surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers star’s future, it is possible Sunday night’s game will go down as the 41-year-James’ final one at the Garden. Here’s a look back at James’ biggest MSG highlights over the years: GARDEN DEBUT James was a 19-year-old phenom for the Cleveland Cavaliers when he suited up at the Garden for the first time on Feb. 22, 2004. The then-rookie provided a representative Broadway debut with...

A Long Island man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run crash that struck two brothers , killing one and critically injuring the other, officials said early Saturday. Jonathan Shaver, 51, of Rocky Point, is accused of crashing his 2012 Honda Accord into the two victims shortly before 7 p.m. Thursday and then driving away, Suffolk County police said. The two brothers, 31-year-old Edgar Meija and 29-year-old Omar Meija , both of Mastic Beach, were hit while changing a flat tire on their car. The vehicle was parked on the side of the road near 1180 William Floyd Parkway in Shirley. Edgar Meija was pronounced dead at the scene. Omar Meija was taken to Stony Brook University Hospital, where he remained in critical condition as of Saturday morning, police said. Shaver is charged with leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death and leaving the scene of an accident resulting in serious injury. Police did not say whether he’s expected to face additional charges. Shave...